Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Code: 120722 • NQF 8 • 361 credits (≈ 3610 hours)

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This qualification equips graduates with advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills in business management. It emphasises strategic and project management, organisational behaviour, finance, and research. Learners are prepared for further study, research, and competitive roles in the business sector.

Modules
  • Finance for Non-Financial Specialists – 33 credits(≈ 330 hours)
    Code: ELO 1.4
    Understand financial principles and apply them to decision-making and budgeting.
  • Organisational Management – 33 credits(≈ 330 hours)
    Code: ELO 1.3
    Analyse organisational behaviour, structures, and change management.
  • Project – 33 credits(≈ 330 hours)
    Code: nan
    Technologies, including the internet and the World Wide Web and, more specifically, their use in electronic-commerce, are reshaping the way that business leaders think about management, strategy and business design. This project module represents a combination and application of the combined skills and knowledge of working in a team for the common goal of achieving set project’s objectives.
  • Project Management – 33 credits(≈ 330 hours)
    Code: ELO 1.2
    Apply project management principles and techniques to various business projects.
  • Research Methodology – 33 credits(≈ 330 hours)
    Code: ELO 2
    Learn research design, data collection, and analysis techniques.
  • Research Project – 33 credits(≈ 330 hours)
    Code: ELO 3
    Conduct independent research and present findings in written and oral formats.
  • Research Project 4B – 33 credits(≈ 330 hours)
    Code: Conduct relevant research on a selected topic in the field.
    As an extension to COSTA4, this module offers students a dynamic learning experience encompassing a broad spectrum of strategic dimensions. This module serves as a gateway for students to acquire a multifaceted skill set, comprehensive knowledge, and an ethical compass that empowers them to not only drive their personal success but also to become instrumental contributors to the prosperity of their businesses, communities, and the nation. Key Components: 1. International Strategy: Students will delve into the intricacies of international business, exploring strategies tailored to global markets and the challenges inherent to cross-border operations. 2. Entrepreneurship and Innovation: The module fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, emphasizing innovative thinking and the ability to identify and seize new opportunities. 3. Strategy Development Processes: Students will gain insight into the systematic approaches involved in crafting and implementing strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. 4. Merger, Acquisition, and Alliance: An exploration of the strategies and intricacies associated with mergers, acquisitions, and alliances in the global business arena. 5. Leadership and Change: Emphasis is placed on leadership skills, change management, and the ability to lead organisations through strategic transitions. 6. Organization and the Practice of Strategy: This component focuses on the practical aspects of implementing strategic plans within organisations, aligning structures, and optimizing operations. By completing this module, students will acquire the competence to make data-informed decisions, a crucial skill in the contemporary business landscape. They will be poised to leverage their knowledge of international strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation to navigate complex global markets, lead strategic change, and contribute positively to their organizations and broader communities.
  • Strategic Management – 33 credits(≈ 330 hours)
    Code: ELO 1
    Explore corporate strategy models and develop strategic plans for organisations.
  • Strategic Management 4A – 33 credits(≈ 330 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate an appropriate knowledge base as preparation for further learning.
    As an extension to COSTA4, this module offers students a dynamic learning experience encompassing a broad spectrum of strategic dimensions. This module serves as a gateway for students to acquire a multifaceted skill set, comprehensive knowledge, and an ethical compass that empowers them to not only drive their personal success but also to become instrumental contributors to the prosperity of their businesses, communities, and the nation. Key Components: 1. International Strategy: Students will delve into the intricacies of international business, exploring strategies tailored to global markets and the challenges inherent to cross-border operations. 2. Entrepreneurship and Innovation: The module fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, emphasizing innovative thinking and the ability to identify and seize new opportunities. 3. Strategy Development Processes: Students will gain insight into the systematic approaches involved in crafting and implementing strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. 4. Merger, Acquisition, and Alliance: An exploration of the strategies and intricacies associated with mergers, acquisitions, and alliances in the global business arena. 5. Leadership and Change: Emphasis is placed on leadership skills, change management, and the ability to lead organisations through strategic transitions. 6. Organization and the Practice of Strategy: This component focuses on the practical aspects of implementing strategic plans within organisations, aligning structures, and optimizing operations. By completing this module, students will acquire the competence to make data-informed decisions, a crucial skill in the contemporary business landscape. They will be poised to leverage their knowledge of international strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation to navigate complex global markets, lead strategic change, and contribute positively to their organizations and broader communities.
  • Strategic Management 4B – 32 credits(≈ 320 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to perform effectively in a career in the field of Business Management.
    As an extension to COSTA4, this module offers students a dynamic learning experience encompassing a broad spectrum of strategic dimensions. This module serves as a gateway for students to acquire a multifaceted skill set, comprehensive knowledge, and an ethical compass that empowers them to not only drive their personal success but also to become instrumental contributors to the prosperity of their businesses, communities, and the nation. Key Components: 1. International Strategy: Students will delve into the intricacies of international business, exploring strategies tailored to global markets and the challenges inherent to cross-border operations. 2. Entrepreneurship and Innovation: The module fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, emphasizing innovative thinking and the ability to identify and seize new opportunities. 3. Strategy Development Processes: Students will gain insight into the systematic approaches involved in crafting and implementing strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. 4. Merger, Acquisition, and Alliance: An exploration of the strategies and intricacies associated with mergers, acquisitions, and alliances in the global business arena. 5. Leadership and Change: Emphasis is placed on leadership skills, change management, and the ability to lead organisations through strategic transitions. 6. Organization and the Practice of Strategy: This component focuses on the practical aspects of implementing strategic plans within organisations, aligning structures, and optimizing operations. By completing this module, students will acquire the competence to make data-informed decisions, a crucial skill in the contemporary business landscape. They will be poised to leverage their knowledge of international strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation to navigate complex global markets, lead strategic change, and contribute positively to their organizations and broader communities.
  • Strategic Management - Demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to perform effectively in a career in the field of Business Management. – 32 credits(≈ 320 hours)
Learning Outcomes (66)
Linked to modules: 66 of 66
  • 1.10. Develop a Service infrastructure and monitor Applications.
  • 1.11. Demonstrate knowledge of web service protocols.
  • 1.12. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of data mining.
  • 1.13. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the use of Decision Support Systems in an organisation and how those systems can help an organisation gain a strategic advantage.
  • 1.14. Demonstrate understanding of the differences in database design for a Data Warehouse.
  • 1.15. Demonstrate understanding of the principles involved in soft skills and be able to implement them successfully.
  • 1.16. Distinguish between the different types of soft skills and how each of those soft skills can be applied in an organisation or corporate environment
  • 1.1. Demonstrate understanding of the principles involved in project management methodologies.
  • 1.1 Explain how strategic management fits into the contemporary business environment.
  • 1.1 Explain strategic management in business environments and develop strategic plans.
  • 1.2.1 Demonstrate a strong theoretical and practical understanding of the difference between project management and general management.
  • 1.2.2 Identify, select, plan and implement projects efficiently and effectively.
  • 1.2.3 Monitor, control and close projects appropriately.
  • 1.2.4 Identify and learn the soft skills required to empower project management and project teams.
  • 1.2.5 Illustrate the ability to practically apply all techniques learned on projects of various complexities and sizes.
  • 1.2 Conceptualise the three key elements of the Exploring Corporate strategy model and the interrelationship of the various elements.
  • 1.2. Distinguish between the different project management methodologies and how each of those methodologies can be applied in an organisation or corporate environment.
  • 1.2 Explain how strategic management fits into the contemporary business environment.
  • 1.3.1 Explore the key aspects of organisational context.
  • 1.3.2 Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge base and critical understanding of the principles and theories underlying the psychology of individuals in the organisation.
  • 1.3.3 Manage group behaviour in an organisational context.
  • 1.3.4 Conceptualise the impact of organisation structures on organisational effectiveness and quality of work life.
  • 1.3.5 Illustrate organisational change, leadership theories and applications in organisational context.
  • 1.3 Conceptualise the three key elements of the Exploring Corporate strategy model and the interrelationship of the various elements.
  • 1.3 Critically evaluate a strategic management plan for a multi-business organisation.
  • 1.3. Demonstrate understanding of project management methodologies and how the methodologies differ from each other.
  • 1.4.10 Discuss working capital management. – ELO 1.4
  • 1.4.11 Understand the different sources of finance. – ELO 1.4
  • 1.4.1 Define a set of given financial terms.
  • 1 .4.2 Perform mathematical calculations associated with financial accounting, management accounting and financial management in order to improve decision-making. – ELO 1.4
  • 1.4.3 Understand measuring and reporting of financial position, financial performance and cash flows. – ELO 1.4
  • 1.4 4 Calculate and interpret commonly used financial ratios. – ELO 1.4
  • 1.4.5 Perform cost-volume-profit analysis calculations. – ELO 1.4
  • 1.4.6 Understand and perform calculations of full costing. – ELO 1.4
  • 1.4.7 Draft basic budgets. – ELO 1.4
  • 1.4.8 Understand the making of capital investment decisions. – ELO 1.4
  • 1.4.9 Apply and explain the techniques used to evaluate capital projects. – ELO 1.4
  • 1.4 Critically evaluate a strategic management plan for a multi-business organisation.
  • 1.4. Demonstrate understanding of platform components.
  • 1.4 Develop a strategic plan with implementation guidelines based on the elements of the strategic management model for a small organisation or a division of a multi-business organisation.
  • 1.5. Demonstrate understanding and use of current relevant Application Programming Interface (API) documentation, making use of relevant application software.
  • 1.5 Develop a strategic plan with implementation guidelines based on the elements of the strategic management model for a small organisation or a division of a multi-business organisation.
  • 1.6. Demonstrate knowledge of Small Mobile Device Technologies and Consumer Embedded Device Technologies.
  • 1.7. Demonstrate knowledge of the Fundamentals of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and apply Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles to present platform components and environment.
  • 1.8. Demonstrate understanding of the Consumer environment and of Middleware.
  • 1.9. Integrate the assembly environment and demonstrate knowledge of Asset management.
  • 2.10 Understand and explain different levels of measurement and scales.
  • 2.11 Analyse data statistically.
  • 2.12 Write and present research outcomes in an acceptable format.
  • 2.1 Understand the research process in practice.
  • 2.2 Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research approaches.
  • 2.3 Search electronic databases for information.
  • 2.4 Construct an own research question, and through analysis of the problem and the evaluation of previous research, construct a feasible research proposal.
  • 2.5 Write a literature review according to academic writing criteria.
  • 2.6 Understand and demonstrate ethics in business research.
  • 2.7 Explain the use of various data collection methods.
  • 2.8 Develop a sample plan.
  • 2.9 Construct a questionnaire.
  • 3.1 Conduct a comprehensive literature study on the selected research topic.
  • Conduct a comprehensive literature study on the selected research topic.
  • Define a set of given financial terms.
  • Demonstrate a strong theoretical and practical understanding of the difference between project management and general management.
  • Explain how strategic management fits into the contemporary business environment.
  • Explore the key aspects of organisational context.
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  • Understand the research process in practice.
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